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Episode Synopsis
To forgive the big lie he told the American people? Bradley weighs the evidence. Plus, he reality-checks Canada’s dilemma on how to deal with Trump: “I know Canadians are famous for being nice. Thoughtful. Decent. Those are great qualities in human beings. But in a knife fight with Donald Trump, none of them matter.”[00:00:21] – Overview of podcast topics: Joe Biden's presidency, Trump's inauguration, Canada’s approach to Trump, and scaffolding projects in New York.[00:00:40] – Discussion of Joe Biden's presidency: successes and failures.[00:03:31] – Legislative achievements: Infrastructure bill, Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act, and American Rescue Plan.[00:06:00] – Foreign policy review: Ukraine, Israel, and Afghanistan withdrawal.[00:07:26] – Climate actions: Inflation Reduction Act's impact and Trump's opposition.[00:10:16] – Tech policy: Antitrust efforts, TikTok ban, and limitations in regulatory success.[00:15:52] – Stability and governance under Biden: COVID management, appointments, and absence of chaos compared to Trump.[00:18:48] – Biden's failings: Soft corruption, lying to the public, and mishandling immigration.[00:20:46] – Inflation and public perception.[00:24:45] – Immigration crisis and its mismanagement.[00:28:30] – Failures in tech policy and regulatory progress.[00:34:39] – Overall grading of Biden's presidency: A mix of B, B-minus, and C.[00:37:19] – Canada and Trump: Challenges with tariffs and potential strategies.[00:45:30] – Commentary on Canadian CEOs and political strategies.
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